Lawrence Baraza
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International
Elon Musk to Head Department of Government Efficiency in Trump Administration
President-elect Donald J. Trump has announced plans to create a new governmental agency, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to…
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Job Opportunities
Gerald Nyaoma Appointed Second Deputy Governor of CBK
President William Ruto has nominated Gerald Nyaoma as the Second Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). A…
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Corporate
DStv Stream Launches New Features, Expanding Viewer Flexibility
DStv Stream is rolling out new features in November, introducing an enhanced Watch from Start function and Cloud PVR Recordings,…
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East Africa
UN Security Council Considers British-Drafted Resolution for War-Torn Sudan
The United Nations Security Council is debating a British-proposed resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, urging warring factions to…
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Corporate
Equity Group Pretax Profit up Ksh.51 billion in 9 Months
Equity Group Holdings on Tuesday reported pretax profit of Ksh.51.0 billion ($397 million) for the first nine months of 2024. The…
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Markets
Trump’s Re-election to Boost Equities in Africa, Middle East, Says J.P. Morgan
Donald Trump’s possible re-election could drive growth in emerging market equities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region…
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Northern Africa
Senegal to Reaffirm €2.5 Billion Green Energy Pact at COP29
Senegal is expected to recommit to a €2.5 billion ($2.67 billion) Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) at the COP29 climate…
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International
Pan-African Payment System Could Save Africa $5B in Fees
Africa’s reliance on the dollar for cross-border transactions may soon diminish as the Pan-African Payments and Settlements System (PAPSS) under…
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Kenya
KRA Clarifies Insurance Relief on Contributions to SHIF
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a public notice to clarify the applicability of insurance relief for contributions made…
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Corporate
The Role of SACCOs as International Remittance Providers in Kenya
SACCOs have the potential to boost financial inclusion and stimulate economic growth in Kenya through international remittances, particularly in underserved…
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